Coventry City boss Mark Robins hasn’t ruled out the possibility of George Thomas returning to the Ricoh Arena on loan at some stage in the future.

The 20-year-old has just secured a £450,000 move to Leicester City where he’s joined the Premier League’s Under-23 development squad.

The Wales Under-20 international is unlikely to get his chance at first team level straight away, which leaves a possible loan move an option to avoid development football, which Robins has told him would be a backwards step for his career.

Asked if he thinks he’ll be sent out on loan and, if so, is he someone he’d look at bringing back, Robins said, “I have no idea if he’ll be loaned but we have got to move on and wish him all the best,” suggesting that was the end of the matter.

However, when pressed further he admitted: “If things arise where our paths cross again, then fine.”

Thomas is highly rated and shot his name into the headlines with an unbelievable strike at Wembley as the Sky Blues beat Oxford United in the Checkatrade Trophy final back in April.

Coventry City's George Thomas celebrates on the pitch after winning the Checkatrade Trophy

Thomas told LCFC TV : “I’m buzzing, I’m delighted to get it over the line finally.

"I’m looking forward to the season coming and seeing what I can do.

“I’ve played 50 odd games at professional level so maybe I have got that head start over other 20-year-olds in the country.

“Hopefully I can use that experience to get into the first team here.”